Meet the physicians training in Charles R. Drew University鈥檚 Internal Medicine Residency Program.
From first-year residents beginning their clinical training to senior residents preparing for independent practice and fellowship, our residents bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to their work. Together, they are developing as skilled, compassionate physicians committed to providing high-quality care and advancing health equity in the communities we serve.
Our PGY-1 Internal Medicine residents are the newest members of our program, embarking on their clinical training journey.
They bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences that strengthen our residency community.
Rama Amourah, MD
Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine, Jordan
Hometown: Campbell, CA
Orette Clarke, DO
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Graduate School: 最新糖心Vlog, Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Qurratul Khan, MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Antigua and Barbuda
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Undergraduate: California State University, Northridge
Hometown: Northridge, CA
Mark Makar, MD
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten
Undergraduate: University of California, Riverside
Hometown: Westminster, CA
Marine Minasyan, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
David Oladosu, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan
Hometown: Nigeria
Jaqueline Pujol, MD
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Serine Torosian, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduate School: Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Our PGY-2 Internal Medicine residents are in their second year of training, building on their foundation with increased clinical responsibility and leadership opportunities.
They play a key role in mentoring PGY1 residents while advancing their own medical expertise.
Chitrachandri Gazula, DO
Medical School: California Health Sciences University
Hometown: Dublin, CA
Celine Adriano, DO
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Tyler Beale, DO
Medical School: Western Osteopathic School
Hometown: Corona, CA
Fereshteh Ghaemi, DO
Medical School: A.T. Still School of Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Lorenzo Quiambao, DO
Medical School: Western Osteopathic School
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Haley Shen, DO
Medical School: Western Osteopathic School
Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Ricky Phan, DO
Medical School: Western Osteopathic School
Hometown: Stanton, CA
Ruslan Esenov, DO
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Our PGY3 Internal Medicine residents are in their final year of training, preparing to transition into independent practice or fellowship.
They lead by example, guiding junior residents and shaping the future of our program.
Ariel Rafie, MD
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Israel
Hometown: West Los Angeles, CA
Cindy Nativi, DO
Medical School: Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth Mercado, DO
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Emily David, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Ifeyinwa Ezebingaya, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Nigeria
Oluchi Nwankwo, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Nigeria
Osariemen Ogiamien, MD
Medical School: University of California at Riverside, School of Medicine
Hometown: Pomona, CA
Satya Chitturi, MD
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine – Southeast Michigan
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Tatiana Barerra, MD
Medical School: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Hometown: San Fernando Valley, CA
